CPTnet
18 July 2005

COLOMBIA UPDATE: June 2005

During the month of June, the united community of the river Opon kept
working to build more autonomy despite the presence of the paramilitary
groups, the AUC-BCB and the AUC-MM (United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia
Central Bolivar Block and Magdalena Medio Block) and the guerrilla group the
FARC-EP (Armed Revolutionary Forces of Colombia-Army of the People). The
community participated in two civil-military days held by the Armed Forces
of Colombia and municipal institutions with the intention of sharing a
development plan. The community councils continue to work with state
institutions for the good of the community.

6 June he guerrilla group FARC, called a meeting with the community of
Florida, an event that generated great fear in the community because of the
possible violent consequences for the individuals who live there.

8 June Members of CPT visited a farm in a community close to